Couldn't find new top frame/brace so kept old. Like mentioned nothings wrong with the brace part, it's just the inner lip on the sides that was trimmed horribly. I'll probably make a canopy so I don't have to see the ugliness lol.
Yea tank has been empty for month-month and half. I for sure have no problem waiting on filling her up, I want that silicone to be 100% before that amount of water goes in!